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Glinton, Northborough & Maxey

About

The Glinton, Northborough & Maxey area lies to the north of Peterborough city, characterised by flat, open fenland landscapes and arable farmland. These are separate, historic villages, each with its own distinct centre and identity, connected by rural lanes. The area is defined by its agricultural surroundings and the slow pace of village life, with local services centred around village halls, primary schools, and parish churches.

The notable five-stage spire of St Benedict's Church in Glinton is a significant local landmark visible across the fields. Maxey is historically important for its medieval castle motte and its position near the River Welland. The area's character is largely shaped by its geography, with the villages acting as distinct communities within the wider, productive fenland expanse.

Area overview

On average Glinton, Northborough & Maxey has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey is £60,532 per year. There are 3 schools in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Glinton, Northborough & Maxey is home to around 6,155 people, with a population density of about 238.2 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Glinton, Northborough & Maxey Population

6,155

Population density

238.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.4(-26%)

Shoplifting

17.06(+149%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.5(-44%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.2(-18%)

Other theft

4.39(-20%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,493

89.24%

Other White

233

3.79%

Indian

107

1.74%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.71%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.67%

Total population: 6,155

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,515

28.98%

Level 3 (A level)

966

18.48%

No qualifications

871

16.66%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

815

15.59%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

566

10.83%

Total 16+ residents: 5,227

Housing

Owns outright

1,250

46.9%

Owns with a mortgage

884

33.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

283

10.62%

Other social rented

135

5.07%

Other forms of private rent

1.8%

Total households: 2,665

Property prices in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey

Median price£285,000

Price per sq ft£309

Sales (last 12 months)63

Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £450K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	40	£406,250	£311	£209,850	£252,250	£543,500	£759,500
Semi-Detached	12	£241,500	£286	£191,900	£228,000	£269,750	£324,500
Terraced	10	£172,000	£314	£148,375	£165,500	£189,250	£260,250
Flats	1	£58,000	£225	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£302,500	£166,000	£120,500
2017	£292,500	£193,250	£142,000
2018	£357,500	£189,500	£152,250
2019	£342,000	£196,000	£149,500
2020	£365,000	£221,500	£134,000
2021	£370,000	£242,000	£162,000
2022	£412,000	£270,000	£188,500
2023	£401,250	£247,500	£192,500
2024	£450,000	£256,500	£164,000
2025	£410,000	£244,750	£177,000
2026	£386,250	£279,500	£225,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glinton, Northborough & Maxey.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£221	£226	£212
2017	£242	£217	£215
2018	£250	£241	£226
2019	£258	£249	£215
2020	£265	£230	£222
2021	£270	£257	£260
2022	£292	£284	£285
2023	£300	£297	£293
2024	£318	£280	£277
2025	£309	£292	£313
2026	£352	£298	£300

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail